Is it legal for an officer to approach you for license & ins. After you've shut your car door & started walking into the store?
Yes, as my colleagues state, it is perfectly legal for the officer to issue a summons under these circumstances.
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Yes, as my colleagues state, it is perfectly legal for the officer to issue a summons under these circumstances.
Yes, you can be charged with public intoxication based on the observations of the officer and the breathalyzer. Police do not have to give Miranda...
Yes, you should engage a lawyer.
Contact a criminal defense attorney and discuss this privately. He or she should be able to advise you on how to proceed.
You do not say WHY he was taken into custody. But if this is a misunderstanding, then yes, there may be a way to defend him. You won't solve the...
Yes, this is a serious situation. It may seem overwhelming right now, but an experienced lawyer can slow it down and get things under control. ...
The answer depends in large part on how much involvement the officers have in your case. Do not share any more details here. You need to speak...
If you have not done so already, sit down with your lawyer and ask him to explain why he believes diversion is the best alternative. If you are...
Ms. Vonau's advice is sound. You should protect yourself, but do not share any more details here. Get an attorney asap, prefereably one with...
You need to retain a lawyer. Tell him you are seeking a "global" resolution-- that means you want all the charges resolved at once. AVVO is a...